Saran Wrap Nail Art

Hi!

I'm so behind on my swatching. I do have a few collections to show you and the regular swatches. I just haven't had the time. I've been crammed with work so I haven't really had the time it takes to swatch. But I'm getting back on track.
I promise you I'l show you a Cupcake polish Collection this week. 

Anyway. In waiting for that review I've got a little piece of nail art to sow you today. I've used one of my favourite techniques, the Saran Wrap technique. I wanted to create a sort of marble-like look.
The colours I've used are OPI Alpine Snow, OPI Lady in Black, OPI Cement the Deal and KBShimmer Dust in the Bottle, for a little extra sparkle.

Hare Polish A Positive

Hi sweeties!

Let's take a look at an old favourite, Hare Polish A Positive. I'm not sure what happened to Hare Polish, but it seems like they aren't for sale anymore. I know that Nikole, the creator had om health issues, but since I've been out of the polish loop I can't give more info than that.

Anyway, A Postivie is a a magenta pink jelly with hex glitter in different sizes. It's absolutely gorgeous. I think this is my favourite from Hare Polish. I love the depth of it. The jelly base is just transluscent enough to let the glitters of the first coat peek through and really create layers of glitter. 
I actually bought my self a back up bottle in a blog sale a while ago.

The formula is good. It's a bit thick but in no way difficult to apply. Three coats give full coverage. The finish becomes a bit texture because of the large amount of glitter but top coat makes it smooth.

What you see in the pictures are three coats of Hare Polish A Positive and one coat of Pretty Serious Crystal Coat. 

Glam Polish No Lei-Overs! (LE) Swatches & Review

Hi darlings!

Today I want to show you Glam Polish No Lei-Overs! Collection. It's a gorgeous  six piece collection inspired by the  Hawaiian islands. And yes, it really makes you think of beaches, coconut drinks and palm trees in the sun.

There are four glitters and two holos in this collection. The formulas of all of them are great. The glitters are thick but not too thick and easy to apply. The holos go on so smoothly and levels out perfectly.

I really wish I was at a beach in a tropical paradise. Here in Sweden it seems like fall is already on its way. It's already starting to get colder and darker outside.

All photos are taken in artificial lighting. 


Hawaii Kai

Hawaii Kai is a turquoise leaning teal base with blue, turquoise, teal and bright green glitter. This is the Ocean in a bottle. It's absolutely gorgeous and one of my favorites in the collection.
Two coats and top coat.

Lanikai Dreaming

Lanikai Dreaming is pale gold holo with lots and lots of matte pink and white glitter. It's fun, flirty and feminine. Since the base is so neutral this is perfect for both work and a friday night out. The base tones it down while still being really glittery and pretty. The only prolem I had with this one is that even after two coats of top coat the finish was slightly textured.

Two coats and top coat.

Hanalei Sunset

Hanalei Sunset is a gorgeous blurple jelly with blue, pink and purple prismatic glitter. It has so much depth. It was super hard to photograph though. This is one of those polishes you really have to see for yourself.

Two coats and top coat

Lei'd in Lahaina

Lei'd in Lahaina is a magenta holo with magenta, pink,  white and even som copper glitter. It sparkles like crazy! Even though there's so much glitter in it one coat of top coat does the trick and makes the finish shiny and smooth.

Two coats and top coat.

Hibiscus Hideaway

Hibiscus Hideaway is an orange toned red holo. In some lightings it leans more orange and in other more red. In some it even leans pinkish red. This is my favourite from the collection. I'm a sucker for vibrant reds and this one is perfection. The holo is strong and adds depth to the aready beautiful colour of the base. And, it doesn't stain (!!!) even though it's so pigmented.

One coat and top coat.

Waikiki Wahine

Waikiki Wahine is a berry pink holo with blue and purple shimmer in it. This is very pretty, but the one I liked the least in the collection. Don't got me wrong, I really like it, it's just that I like the others more.

Two coats and top coat.

Colors by Llarowe Fairy Dust

Hello darlings!

Today I'll show you Colors by Llarowe Fairy Dust from the Winter 2015 Collection. 

Fairy dust is a pale grey leaning white jelly with prismatic glitter, holo and some warm, pale gold shimmer. It's absolutely gorgeous. It shimmers and sparkles just like snow. I like that it's a pale grey. I ove myself a good white, but they tend to look a little harsh on the nails and pale white-ish greys are often a lot softer to wear. The holo is subtle but adds depth and sparkle.

The photos are taken in artificial lighting.

The formula was great. It was slightly sheer, but that's to expect from an almst white jelly, so I needed three coats for full coverage.
The finish becomes a little textured but top coat makes the finish smooth and shiny.

What you see in the pictures are three coats of Colors by Llarowe Fairy Dust and one coat of Pretty Serious Crystal Coat. 

Bear Pawlish Roseannadanna

 It's that time of the year again. The one I love the best. The Holiday season!

It's the first of advent tomorrow and I can't wait any longer. I have so many beautiful holiday polishes to show you. This is Bear Pawlih Roseannadanna. Yes, it's not a holiday polish but it has everything I love about Christmas polishes. It's red and sparkly and gorgeous.

Roseannadanna is a true red jelly with holograhic shimmer, red micro glitter and larger red, prismatic glitter. It's an absolute beauty. It sparkles like crazy. It's the perfect red for Christmas. I couldn't stop staring at my nails when I wore this.

The photos are taken in artificial lighting.

The formula is good. It's a jelly so on its own it covers in three coats. I decided to layer it over a red creme instead. It dries quickly but the finish becomes quite textured since there's so much glitter. I needed two coats of top coat to make the finish shiny and smooth.

What you see in the pictures are two coats of Bear Pawlish Roseannadanna over one coat of OPI What's Your Point-Settia. I did two coats of top coat and used Pretty Serious Crystal Coat.

Glam Polish Fall'n For You

Hi!

It's winter here in Sweden but I still have some fall polishes to show you. This one is Glam Polish Fall'n For You from 2015's Halloween Trio.

Fall'n For You is a silver holographic base with micrglitter. I can see orange, gold, copper, red and a few pink glitters. It's the perfect fall polish and it's so unique. I don't have anything else like it in my collection. The ilver compliments the orange and they go really well together. I love the combination, it's gorgeous.


The photos are taken in artificial lighting.

The formula is good. Three coats gave full coverage. I think you can use it as a glitter topper as well if you do one coat over another polish. The finish becomes sligtly textured, but that's to expect since there's so much glitter. Two coats of top coat make the finish shiny and smooth.

What you see in the pictures are three coats of Glam Polish Fall'n For You, one coat of Nail Pattern Boldness Glitter Food and one coat of Pretty Serious Crystal Coat.

Glam Polish It's Alive

 Hi darlings!

I had a job interview today. I want the job so badly but I won't know until next week. I have to start looking for jobs now, since I get my bachelor's degree in social work in January. I mean I have a job as a social worker already but my boyfriend and I are moving to his hometwon so I have to get a new job there. Cross you fingers!

Anyway, today I'll show you Glam Polish It's Alive from the Darkly Dreaming Collection. 

It's Alive is a green holo with a blue tinge with prismatic glitter and green glass flecks. This one isn't as sparkly as the rest but it's one of my favourites from the collection. And you know me, I love green.
It has depth and shine and even though it isn't as sparkly as the rest of the Darkly Dreaming Collection it still sparkles, a lot.

The photos are taken in artifical lighting. The colour appears slightly darker in my pictures than it is in real life.

The formula is good. I have nothing to complain about. Two coats give full coverage. The finish becomes a tad textured but a good top coat makes it smooth and shiny. It dries fairly fast.

What you see in the pictures are two coats of Glam Polish It's Alive and one coat of Pretty Serious Crystal Coat.

Glam Polish Remember the Monsters

It's Blue Monday today and I'll show you Glam Polish Remember the Monsters from the Darkly Dreaming Collection that's inspred from my favourte tv show Dexter. 

Remember the Monsters is a dark blue holo with prismatic glitter and blue glass flecks. I love it. This is the type of polish that truly shows why Glam Polish is one of my favourite brands. It has depth, lots of sparkles and it's complete breathtaking. 

It does't remind me of monters, instead I think of a starlit night sky. Remeber the Monsters sparkles and twinkles in the prettiest way. 

The pictures are taken in atrificial lighting.

The formula is good. Two coats give full coverage. The finish becomes a little textured but a good top coat makes it smooth and shiny and really brings out the sparkle. 

What you see in the pictures are two coats of Glam Polish Remember the Monsters and one coat of Pretty Serious Crystal Coat.